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WPS-300-DOM-IP Installation Manual
6. Camera Connections
Wirepath™ Surveillance IP Cameras can be powered by Power over Ethernet (PoE) through the Cat5e/Cat6 Ethernet connection.
This method is recommended because it limits the amount of wiring required, reducing installation cost and time. The camera must
be connected to a compatible PoE-equipped router/switch or a PoE injector for this PoE power to work.
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1. Ethernet Connection (RJ45) — Connect to network switch for communication to and from the camera. If the network port
supports PoE standard IEEE 802.3af, power can be provided on the Cat5e/6 connection.
2. 12V DC Power In — Connect to a 12V DC power supply if PoE is not being used. A power supply is not included with the
camera. A pigtail is included so that power supply wiring may be extended to the camera. The pigtail wires are labelled to
ensure proper polarity of the positive (+) and negative (-) wires.
Warning! Use only a 12V DC power supply with this camera. Higher voltages or AC current will cause permanent damage
that is not covered by the warranty.
6.1. Network Cable Recommendation (PoE and non-PoE)
• Cable Type: Cat5e/6
• Max Length: 100 meters (328 feet)
• Termination: EIA/TIA 568B recommended
6.2. Choosing the Right Network Equipment
Streaming content from IP Cameras requires more bandwidth than most IP devices. We recommend using 1Gbps routers and
switches to maintain a high quality streaming image. To reduce trafc on the overall network, we also recommend that all IP
surveillance devices be connected to a dedicated 1Gbps switch or VLAN.
6.3. PoE Requirements- IEEE 802.3af
Cameras must be connected to a PoE injector (inline PoE power supply) or a PoE-equipped port of a network router or switch built
to IEEE 802.3af standards. Consider installing a dedicated PoE switch specically for IP cameras on the network to avoid issues
relating to power shortage.
• Minimum requirement for PoE ports:
• Voltage: 44V DC
• Wattage: 15.4W
• Amperage: 350mA
6.4. Wiring Installation
A. Run a Cat5e/6 cable from the network port to the camera location and terminate both ends to EIA/TIA 568B.
B. (Non-PoE applications) Run wiring to the camera from the power supply location. Use the voltage drop calculator at www.
SnapAV.com to determine the wire size needed.
C. (Non-PoE applications) Connect the power supply to the wire at the head end and the adapter to the wire at the camera
location using electrical connectors (not included). Be sure to use the correct polarity.
D. (Non-PoE applications) Connect the power supply to a suitable outlet and test the voltage at the camera side of the wire using
a volt meter. Disconnect the power supply from the outlet until indicated.
Pin 1 White/Orange Pin 5 White/Blue
Pin 3 White/Green Pin 7 White/Brown
TIA/EIA Standard 568-B (Gold Pins Facing Up)